It’s summer and we all like to take it easy with work, schedules, and projects. I know it’s sometimes difficult to get things done during the summer months, especially with kids out of school, vacations, and long, fun, summer days. The problem is that we actually use these summer months as a reason …
Spring and summer are the busiest seasons for weddings. For that reason, you need to start planning early. If you start early, get organized, and simplify the entire “wedding planning” process, you can enjoy this special time in your life and eliminate most of the stress. I’ve been doing a lot of research …
Today, I’m posting my typical checklist that I use when I have overnight guests. If you plan ahead and just work through the checklist, you’ll be prepared and ready to relax and enjoy your visit. The sooner you start, the better, but if possible, start getting ready for your guests at least …
Through the years, I have come up with a system for planning my grocery shopping. It works well for me, and takes very little time, once you get used to it. Today I’m sharing with you how I plan out my weekly grocery shopping. For those of you with kids, you especially need a …
If you’ve looked at your schedule this week, you might be wondering how to get through everything on your list and still keep up with the little chores that you need to do on a daily basis. What works for me is to use big blocks of time for big projects and …
Are you getting ready to move? We’ve moved several times, often to a completely different state. The only way I’ve been able to survive all these moves is to use a checklist to keep me organized. The following is the checklist that I actually used for our last move. Keep in mind, I …
Our morning and evening routines are very important parts of a great day. Last time I gave you my best tips for a productive morning. Today, I’m giving my best tips for a productive evening routine. This is a routine I started when my kids were young and still in school. Having a …
Good morning! This week I’m doing a two part post about how to be more productive with our mornings and evenings. The most productive days usually begin with a good, productive morning and preparing the night before. Mornings, especially, set the tone for the whole day. So, today, I’m giving tips for more …
Do you ever have a crazy, busy, chaotic week with too much to do? Of course you do! That might be every week. But sometimes we have extra things thrown into our already packed schedule and we have no idea how to get everything done. Well, I’m having one of those weeks. …
It’s the perfect time of year for a weekend trip. The weather is warmer, flowers are blooming, and there’s so much to do and see. Some people don’t want to go to the trouble of planning, prepping, and packing. By simplifying the process, you can be out the door in no time. Life …
